Hidden Tier

"Oi! Move!" One of the terrorists kicked a kid who was dragged by the other terrorists. 

"Mommy!" The kid was crying as he fell to the ground. The people wanted to say something, but they were too scared of the terrorists. They could only look at them with a pale face.

The terrorists didn't say much after the kid joined the other hostages. They didn't seem to be that bothered by the crying as if they had gotten used to it.

Meanwhile, all the Tier 3 personnel had reached their positions. Kanaria and Melody were next to each other, observing the enemies from the top floor. Vina was standing by on the ground floor, ready to head out once her help was needed. Clovis, on the other hand, remained on the first floor not too far from the hostages. With a single leap, he should be able to reach the terrorists. 

Since Melody had tuned the equipment, she could finally speak through the transmitter. 

"Get ready. We'll begin the operation in three… two… one…"